IAIO Toufan
 | It has been suggested that this article be merged into Bell AH-1 SuperCobra. (Discuss) Proposed since January 2013. |
| Toofan I,II | |
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| File:Toofan II attack helicopter.jpg | |
| Toofan II attack helicopter on testing platform | |
| Role | Attack Helicopter |
| Manufacturer | IAIO |
| First flight | 2010-2013 |
| Introduction |  Iran
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| Status | Active service |
| Primary user | Iran
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| Number built | 2 Versions delivered to Army |
The 'Toofan' or 'Toophan' (Persian:طوفان meaning: Hurricane ) is series of combat helicopters produced by Iranian Aviation Industries. In reality the 'Toofan' is a 'Bell AH-1 Cobra' designed in the United States in the 1960's off the UH-1 'Huey'. The renamed helicopter has two versions, the second type, Toofan II unveiled on January 2013 By General Ahmad Vahidi and delivered to both IRGC and Iranian Army. Unlike the first version which unveiled in May 2010, the new craft uses new laser technology.[1]
The chopper designed by Iranians and is equipped with advanced technology that most of the new generation of combat choppers enjoy. The targeting system is improved with new optical and laser technology like auto lock victim targeting.[2]
Toofan is a special chopper with the capability to target tanks, ground vehicles, running objects and is able to enhance light and semi-heavy missions because of it's precise targeting, auto fire control and missile management.[3]
See also
References
- ^ http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/01/02/281382/iran-unveils-latest-combat-helicopter/
- ^ http://www.tabnak.ir/fa/news/97561/%D8%B7%D9%88%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%85%D8%AC%D9%87%D8%B2%E2%80%8C%D8%AA%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D8%B2-%D9%83%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%8A-%D8%A2%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%8A%D9%8A
- ^ http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9107132413
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